How much funding does Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program Grant provide?

Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program Grant provides Up to US $100,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program Grant offered?

Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program Grant runs on an annual cycle.

Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program Grant

American Society of Nephrology Foundation

Foundation Grants for Science Research Grants for Minorities

Funding Amount

Up to US $100,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Each fellow receives $50,000 annually for up to two years, with a limit of two applications per sponsor per cycle.”

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Fellows may submit a proposal that examines any aspect of the entire spectrum of kidney biology and disease.
To apply for a Research Fellowship, a candidate:Must hold an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent degree.
May not have completed more than five years of research training after the completion of the MD, DO, equivalent degree, or three years of postdoctoral research training after the PhD degree at the time of the activation of the award.
A 12-month extension will be considered per childbirth during the respective five-year or three-year training periods.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Cannot have or have had at any time a nephrology-related or basic science faculty position at any academic institution; instructor-level positions are permitted.
Not eligible: Cannot hold another full individual fellowship award such as another foundation fellowship or grant or a post-doctoral research fellowship from the National Institutes of Health.
Not eligible: However, a candidate's institution may supplement the support provided by KidneyCure.
Not eligible: Must not exceed the maximum number of two applications from a single sponsor/mentor/principal investigator during any given application cycle.
Not eligible: Funds cannot be used for project costs, travel expenses, or overhead costs.

Overview

The Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program supports nephrology fellows in conducting original research on kidney biology and disease. Each fellow receives $50,000 annually for up to two years, with a limit of two applications per sponsor per cycle. Candidates must hold an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent and commit to 75% research time. The program encourages applications from underrepresented minorities in medicine, fostering diversity in nephrology research.

Purpose
The goal of the Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program is to fund nephrology fellows to conduct original, meritorious research projects. This program will foster the training of fellows, under the direction of a sponsor, who are highly motivated to make contributions to the understanding of kidney biology and disease. This Fellowship serves to establish the beginnings of an independent career.
Funding
The Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program provides each nephrology fellow with $50,000 per year for up to two years.
A maximum of two applications per sponsor/mentor/principal investigator will be accepted during any given application cycle.

Eligibility

Fellows may submit a proposal that examines any aspect of the entire spectrum of kidney biology and disease. To apply for a Research Fellowship, a candidate:Must hold an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent degree.
May not have completed more than five years of research training after the completion of the MD, DO, equivalent degree, or three years of postdoctoral research training after the PhD degree at the time of the activation of the award. A 12-month extension will be considered per childbirth during the respective five-year or three-year training periods. Women, men, and those who adopt are eligible for the extension. Must complete research under the direction and mentorship of a sponsor. However, the research objectives proposed by the candidate must clearly be different than the research of the sponsor/mentor/principal investigator.Must be a member of ASN at the time of the fellowship application (Membership Type: Fellow/Trainee). The sponsor of the candidate must also be an ASN member at the time of the fellowship application.Must be working in North or Central America during the fellowship period.Must commit a minimum of 75% time to research during the fellowship period.KidneyCure will accept extension requests for the five-year and three-year eligibility windows on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must submit supporting documentation for requests, which can include family care responsibilities, medical concerns, disability, natural disasters, and active-duty military service.Funds must be used only for salary support and fringe benefits.
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Ineligibility

Cannot have or have had at any time a nephrology-related or basic science faculty position at any academic institution; instructor-level positions are permitted.Cannot hold another full individual fellowship award such as another foundation fellowship or grant or a post-doctoral research fellowship from the National Institutes of Health. However, a candidate's institution may supplement the support provided by KidneyCure.Must not exceed the maximum number of two applications from a single sponsor/mentor/principal investigator during any given application cycle.Funds cannot be used for project costs, travel expenses, or overhead costs.